Chapter 40. New

“Can you just smile and extend your patience at me?”

For the nth time, Leila said – like a slip of the tongue.

“Can you just focus on your training?” Hunter retorted back – as he leaned on the huge tree near him.

Her left brow shot upwards.

“If I have shifted to my inner wolf – would you smiled for me?” Leila smilingly inquired.

There was hint of friskiness in her voice.

Hunter swallowed hard and let out a deep sigh.

“That might be the reason why your inner wolf wouldn’t come out. You are so out of focus.” Hunter commented harshly – causing her to be taken aback.

It seemed like what she had been thinking was leading her to a painful way.

She couldn’t believe that she was slowly being eaten by jealousy and agony inside her. It was as if for the first time in her life, she wanted to have the courage to let Hunter see how vulnerable she was right now.

His harsh words were just too painful to accept. And it was rooting deeply i